Insights & Analysis
Expert analysis, legal updates, and practical insights from our team of practitioners.
The principal requirements for obtaining and maintaining a banking licence in Mauritius under the Banking Act 2004, including minimum capital, liquid assets, and regulatory compliance.
corporateThe recognition of digital signatures and secure electronic records under the Electronic Transactions Act 2000, including legal validity and evidentiary value.
corporateThe licensing framework for Global Business Corporations under the Financial Services Act 2007, including application requirements, conduct of business, and FSC oversight.
corporateThe prohibitions on insider dealing, false trading, and market rigging under the Securities Act 2005, and the investigatory and enforcement powers of the Financial Services Commission.
corporateThe fintech innovation hub and digital lab framework established under the Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 to foster innovation in banking and payment solutions.
corporateThe regulatory framework for electronic money issuers and payment service providers under the National Payment System Act 2018, including licensing requirements and Bank of Mauritius oversight.
corporateThe criminal penalties and enforcement consequences for carrying on unlicensed virtual asset service provider activities in Mauritius under the Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offering Services Act 2021.
corporateThe AML/CFT compliance requirements applicable to virtual asset service providers under the Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offering Services Act 2021 and the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2002.
corporateThe regulatory requirements for issuing initial token offerings in Mauritius, including FSC registration, white paper obligations, and investor protections.
corporateThe licensing framework governing Virtual Asset Service Providers under the Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offering Services Act 2021, including classes of licence, application requirements, and regulatory obligations.
corporateThe licensing framework governing Global Business Corporations under the Financial Services Act 2007, including substance requirements, tax treatment, and regulatory obligations.
corporateThe legal framework supporting Mauritius as a jurisdiction of choice for investment into the African continent.
dispute resolutionThe International Arbitration Act 2008, the LCIA-MIAC, and the enforcement of arbitral awards in Mauritius.
immigrationThe principal immigration pathways for non-citizens seeking to reside or work in Mauritius.
corporateThe AML/CFT framework applicable to financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions.
corporateRegistration, enforcement, and commercialisation of intellectual property rights under Mauritian law.
generalThe principal legal requirements applicable to the purchase of real property in Mauritius.
dispute resolutionThe principal legal mechanisms for resolving construction disputes under Mauritian law.
generalKey changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2019 and their practical impact on businesses.
corporateThe principal obligations imposed by the Data Protection Act 2017 on data controllers and data processors.